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Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Marcus Mariota (1) and Desmond Ridder (4) work during their NFL minicamp football practice, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mariota favored over rookie Ridder in Falcons QB camp derby

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:33 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, and Feleipe Franks participate in an offseason conditioning program at the Atlanta Falcons practice facility Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
With QB decision in spotlight, Falcons need WR, edge rusher

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:53 AM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on NFL games in the 2021 season. The suspension announced by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, March 7, 2022, is for activity that took place while Ridley was away from the team while addressing mental health concerns. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Ridley suspension for '22 makes WR area of need for Falcons

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:46 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (4) and cornerback Darren Hall (34) congratulate kicker Younghoe Koo (7) after he kicked the game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Falcons defeated the Dolphins 30-28. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Falcons activate OT McGary from COVID-19 reserve list

Oct. 25, 2021 05:53 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a diving touchdown reception in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ross Cockrell (43) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, file photo. Matt Ryan is looking to see the Atlanta Falcons' offense continue its improvement when the team returns from its bye week for Sunday's game in Miami. Having top target Calvin Ridley back in the lineup should help the offense. Ryan said Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, Ridley “was flying around” in his return to practice after missing the Falcons' last game for personal reasons. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Falcons' Ridley 'flying around' in return after missing week

By Charles Odum Oct. 20, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field after an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. Atlanta Falcons won the match 27-20. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
WR Ridley back with Falcons, McGary to COVID-19 reserve list

Oct. 18, 2021 04:58 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker arrives for NFL football training camp in Flowery Branch, Ga., Tuesday, July 27, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
RB Davis says move to hometown Falcons a 'dream come true'

By Charles Odum Jul. 27, 2021 04:08 PM EDT

Quarterback position, Robinson contract loom large for Bears

The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:21 PM EST
CHICAGO BEARS (8-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR Allen Robinson (franchise tag), QB Mitchell Trubisky, CB Buster Skrine, WR Cordarrelle...

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy walks onto the field after a unnecessary roughness penalty in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears' Nagy mulls handing off play-calling duties on offense

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 09, 2020 06:38 PM EST

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman does his interview following the team's 24-13 win over Tennessee in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
The Latest: Dodgers organization has 5 positive virus cases

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2020 04:51 PM EST

Chicago Bears wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) leaps over Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Jayon Brown (55) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Bears' offense struggles yet again in 24-17 loss to Titans

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 08, 2020 06:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, July 16, 2020 file photo, Real Madrid's Casemiro, controls the ball during their Spanish La Liga soccer match against Villareal at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid players Eden Hazard and Casemiro have tested positive for COVID-19, the Spanish club said. The 29-year-old Belgium forward and the 28-year-old Brazil midfielder will now miss their trip to Valencia on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, file)
The Latest: Bears place Deon Bush on Reserve/COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2020 07:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. A person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press that Tomlin has been fined $100,000 and the club $250,000 because coaches improperly wore facial coverings last Sunday. The person said Friday, Nov. 6 that Tomlin and the Steelers were disciplined because members of the coaching staff were “not wearing face coverings at all times on the sidelines.” (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
All NFL games on for Week 9 as teams deal with COVID-19

By The Associated Press Nov. 06, 2020 02:29 PM EST

An Aston Villa member of staff wearing a mask holds a soccer ball as he walks by the pitch ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Southampton at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Saturday night that England will have further restrictive measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic starting Thursday, though the Premier league and other elite sport would continue. (Nick Potts via AP)
The Latest: UCLA has 3 positive tests in athletic department

By The Associated Press Nov. 06, 2020 10:38 AM EST

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel questions a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Titans, Bears eager to snap 2-game skids after strong starts

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 05, 2020 06:09 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles throws as Mitchell Trubisky watches before the team's NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Bears' Trubisky sidelined by shoulder injury against Saints

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 04, 2020 06:21 PM EST

Bears place right tackle Massie on IR, Ifedi on COVID list

Nov. 03, 2020 07:04 PM EST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears could be missing four starters on their offensive line when they visit the Tennessee Titans this week, after placing...

NFL expands sideline to provide more distancing

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 03, 2020 04:29 PM EST
The NFL is expanding the sideline area to give teams more space to distance and mask usage is now mandatory before and after games and at halftime. ...

Bears release veteran tight end Trey Burton

Apr. 17, 2020 06:56 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears released veteran tight end Trey Burton after his injury-riddled season on Friday. Burton dealt...

Linebacker, DL and WR among Packers' free agency needs

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:34 PM EDT
GREEN BAY PACKERS (14-4) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR Geronimo Allison, OT Bryan Bulaga, S Ibraheim Campbell, RB Tyler Ervin, OLB Kyler...